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FXUS63 KFGF 082045
AFDFGF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
345 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Above average temperatures prevail through Saturday, with 
  much cooler weather Sunday onward. Rain chances increase 
  Sunday afternoon and persist into Monday.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 345 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026

...Synopsis...

Northwest flow continues today into Friday, with H5 zonal flow 
developing later in the day. An upper trough digs into the Pacific 
Northwest heading into early Saturday, serving to support southwest 
flow into the Northern Plains later in the weekend. Strong warm air 
advection takes shape Friday into Saturday, ahead of our next cold 
front. This will allow temperatures to climb well into the 80s in 
the southern and central Red River Valley, as well as southeast 
North Dakota and west central Minnesota. Further north, widespread 
mid to upper 70s are expected. South to southeast winds of 15-25 mph 
are likely Friday afternoon, with gusts up to 35 mph. There will be 
a wind shift to the northwest, then north late Saturday into Sunday 
as much cooler air works into the region. Highs on Sunday (in the 
50s to upper 60s) will likely occur very early in the day, with 
temps falling through the day. Rain chances enter the forecast 
Sunday afternoon and remain in the area through Monday afternoon in 
association with the cold front.

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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1230 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026

VFR conditions prevail through the period at all TAF sites. Mid
level VFR cloud cover is expected to continue through most of
the afternoon and evening before becoming scattered overnight.
Winds remain generally light this afternoon, then become light
and variable overnight into Friday morning. Winds are expected
to pick up out of the south to southeast Friday mid morning,
with gusts ranging from 20-30 knots.

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.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...None.
MN...None.

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DISCUSSION...Lynch
AVIATION...Lynch